Jozy Altidore scored a header in the 89th minute as the United States wrapped up their annual year-opening camp with a 1-0 victory over Canada on Friday night.

Altidore converted a long crossing pass from substitute Ethan Finlay on the left flank, splitting defenders Samuel Adekugbe and Doneil Henry for his second goal in two outings.

Altidore scored his 33rd international goal, moving one behind Eric Wynalda for third place.

Jozy Altidore scored a header in the 89th minute to seal the win for the USA against Canada

The former Sunderland striker's goal clinched the win for the USA in California as they beat Canada

Altidore's 89th-minute header sealed the winner for Jurgen Klinsmann's side in California

Goalkeeper David Bingham earned a clean sheet on his debut, and the Americans followed up their 3-2 victory over Iceland in last Sunday's opener by largely dominating play in front of a crowd of 9,274.

In USA's last scheduled match before resuming World Cup qualifying at Guatemala on March 25, coach Jurgen Klinsmann largely chose a line-up of veterans in front of Bingham. They had numerous strong chances before Altidore finally broke through, but Montreal Impact goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau made several outstanding stops for Canada.

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Klinsmann split his camp between veterans and nine regulars from the Under-23 team.

With the European-based Americans and other MLS veterans allowed to stay home from a game not on a FIFA fixture date, several youngsters capitalised on the opportunities.

Bingham, a Bay Area native and San Jose Earthquakes regular, became the seventh goalkeeper to play for Klinsmann since February 2015. Stanford defender Brandon Vincent made his first appearance as a substitute at the start of the second half, becoming the sixth USA player to make his debut in two games this year.

The USA attack applied pressure early and often. Altidore got off an early shot that ricocheted off the post twice, and Steven Birnbaum's point-blank header was stopped in the 25th minute.

Jordan Morris, starting up front with Altidore, attempted to loft an arching shot over Crepeau after a similarly high pass from Altidore later in the first half. The Seattle Sounders' new signing couldn't find the goal.

Altidore narrowly missed the net with a curling free kick in the 81st minute, and Crepeau barely recovered two minutes later when Altidore chipped another chance over his head.